# audio vs MusicDrops

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MusicDrops at 86% against audio's 50%. MusicDrops also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 7 months). audio's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.1). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. audio sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and MusicDrops sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

audio ships an update every 7 months, MusicDrops weekly. The most recent releases landed on June 25, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | audio | MusicDrops |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/musicdrops/id6759535792/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **1** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **85.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 7 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 26.1 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Marius Montebaur](https://appshunter.io/developer/1150148713) | [David Cox](https://appshunter.io/developer/1873071911) |

## What reviewers say

### audio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audio-marks/id6741165514)

Easily save and restore your audiobook playback position in Apple Music. Avoid searching for timestamps when switching between music and audiobooks. Future Spotify support is planned.

**Highlights:** Save playback position, Restore playback position, Seamless listening, Apple Music integration, Spotify support planned

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All-Time Unlock | $1.99 | one-time |


### MusicDrops

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/musicdrops/id6759535792)

Stay updated on new music releases from your favorite artists. Get instant notifications for albums, EPs, and singles, and explore their complete discographies. Discover new music through trending charts and upcoming releases.

**Highlights:** New release notifications, Artist discography browsing, Upcoming release countdowns, Release metadata and track lists, Search and discover new artists, Smart push notifications, Flexible filtering options

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Yearly | $12.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is audio free?

audio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is MusicDrops free?

MusicDrops is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do audio or MusicDrops have ads?

audio shows ads; MusicDrops does not.

### Which is updated more often, audio or MusicDrops?

audio ships an update every 7 months, and MusicDrops weekly. Most recently, audio was updated on June 25, 2026 and MusicDrops on September 10, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*